Trending Now - Korea Secures Spot in WBC Quarterfinals After Tiebreaker

WHO:

Korea national baseball team

Australia national baseball team

Ji-Hyun Ryu, manager of Korea

Bo Gyeong Moon, player for Korea

Hyun Min Ahn, player for Korea

Lachlan Wells, starter for Australia

Jarryd Dale, shortstop for Australia

Travis Bazzana, player for Australia

Dave Nilsson, manager of Australia

Ju Young Son, starter for Korea

Dane Dunning, player for Korea

Byeong Hyeon Jo, player for Korea

Do Yeong Kim, player for Korea

Robbie Glendinning, player for Australia

Chris Burke, player for Australia

Rixon Wingrove, player for Australia

Hae-Min Park, player for Korea

Jung Hoo Lee, captain of Korea

WHAT:

Korea defeated Australia 7-2 in the World Baseball Classic.

Korea advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.

Korea scored 7 runs and allowed 2 runs.

Bo Gyeong Moon hit a two-run homer and collected four RBIs.

Hyun Min Ahn had a sacrifice fly that scored Hae-Min Park.

Korea's win created a three-way tie in Pool C among Korea, Australia, and Chinese Taipei.

Korea needed to win by five runs or more to advance.

Moon's four RBIs gave him a total of 11 RBIs in the tournament.

Australia went through three pitchers in the first three innings.

Ju Young Son was the winning pitcher for Korea.

Lachlan Wells was the losing pitcher for Australia.

WHERE:

Tokyo Dome, Tokyo, Japan

WHEN:

The game took place on March 6th, 2026.

Korea will face the winner of Pool D on March 10th, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. ET.

WHY:

Korea needed to win against Australia to advance to the quarterfinals.

The run quotient tiebreaker was applied due to the three-way tie in Pool C.

HOW:

Korea scored runs through home runs, doubles, and timely hits.

Seven pitchers were used by Korea to limit Australia's scoring opportunities.

An error by Australian shortstop Jarryd Dale allowed Korea to score the deciding run.

(UPDATED March 9, 2026 17:15 UTC)

In a thrilling matchup at the Tokyo Dome on March 6, Korea triumphed over Australia with a score of 7 to 2, securing their spot in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. Bo Gyeong Moon shone brightly for Korea, hitting a two-run homer and driving in four RBIs, while Ju Young Son earned the win on the mound, helping to limit Australia's scoring opportunities. With this victory, Korea created a three-way tie in Pool C and will face the winner of Pool D on March 10 at 6:30 p.m. ET.